# Pentagon shake-up continues as US removes top Army general

https://mins.news/en/item/121038

- France 24, 2026-10-29 15:30 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261029-pentagon-shake-up-continues-us-fires-top-army-general-in-latest-ouster

> The United States removed Army Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia this week from his post leading strategy, plans and policy on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, The Atlantic reported Wednesday. The ouster comes as President Donald Trump appears poised to resume large-scale strikes on Iran and marks the latest high-profile military departure since his return to power.

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